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Woodridge Nursing Home
142 Woodridge Drive, Barre, VT 05641
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Woodridge Nursing Home, in Barre, Vermont, is certified for 153 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the University Of Vermont Health Network chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Vermont median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 11, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $21K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Vermont median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 62.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Vermont median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 53 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.9 | 50.4 | 21.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.6% | 72.9% | 58.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,453 | $142,045 | $38,610 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 33 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Vermont average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 6 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×21 E ×5 F ×2 B ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | C | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | C | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Fine | $21,453 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Payment denial | — | 31 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Vermont average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.6%, RNs 38.1%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Vermont median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.1% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 17.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.3% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Central Vermont Medical Center Inc. Chain: University Of Vermont Health Network (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Vermont Health Network Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/17/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Washington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Healthcare Inc. | Northfield | 50 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLCSFF Candidate | Barre | 96 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 55.2 | $142K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Rehab and Healthcare At Berlin | Barre | 115 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 50.4 | $308K | 22 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Woodridge Nursing Home been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Vermont median is 24 per facility.
Has Woodridge Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Woodridge Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Vermont median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Woodridge Nursing Home?
It is part of the University Of Vermont Health Network chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The University of Vermont Health Network Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Woodridge Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.